Jason Meshell with Microsoft
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Jason, Client Director at Microsoft about “The demands for AI and need for a powerful infrastructure”.
Scott MacKenzie interviews Jason Meshell from Microsoft Azure at the Accruent Insights user conference in San Antonio. Meshell discusses the evolution of cloud computing, emphasizing its benefits over on-premises solutions, such as data security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. He highlights Microsoft’s strategic partnership with Accruent, which has enabled Accruent to leverage AI and cloud services for data-intensive tasks without the need for extensive on-site infrastructure. Meshell also touches on the environmental considerations, like power optimization and the strategic placement of data centers near power sources. He concludes by encouraging listeners to reach out to him on LinkedIn for further discussions.
Brooke Huling with Accruent
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Brooke Huling, Chief Product Officer at Accruent about “Developing a strategic North Star for your technology”.
Brooke Huling, Chief Product Officer at Accruent, discussed the company’s customer-centric approach and strategic direction. Accruent’s portfolio includes 14 products, each with unique needs, from large, complex use cases to SaaS solutions. Huling emphasized the importance of listening to customers and adapting strategies accordingly. For 2025, Accruent plans to enhance connectivity through an integration hub and data as a service, including using Snowflake for data storage. They are also focusing on AI-driven anomaly detection, such as predicting refrigeration leaks. Huling highlighted sustainability efforts, including a large carbon recapture plant in West Texas, supported by Accruent’s engineering document management solution.
Tara Holwegner with Life Cycle Engineering
Scott MacKenzie announces a webinar on adapting to new China tariffs in manufacturing, featuring Eric Millinger and Jorge Filio. He then introduces Tara Holwegner to discuss the LCESmartr platform, which leverages 50 years of life cycle engineering knowledge into an educational platform. The platform includes an implementation guide, assessments, work stream packages, and e-learning courses. It has shown a 30% acceleration in reliability improvements and is available in multiple languages. Tara emphasizes the importance of employee engagement and continuous improvement, highlighting the platform’s ability to support global operations and provide actionable insights for asset management and reliability.
Gilles Mepossi Noutcha with Accruent
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Gilles Mepossi Noutcha, Vice President at Accruent about “Comprehensive solutions for managing telcom assets”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial talk podcast episode featuring Gilles Mepossi Noutcha, General Manager for the Sites Portfolio at Accruent. Mepossi discusses two of Accruent’s products: Lucernex, a real estate management software for retailers, and Siterra, which manages telco tower assets. Lucernex helps retailers optimize their real estate portfolios by managing lease terms, project management, and lease accounting. Siterra assists telco companies in managing their tower assets, including lease management and joint usage. Mepossi also highlights Accruent’s compliance with international lease accounting standards and their customer-centric approach, emphasizing global market knowledge and post-sale support.
Richard Leurig with Accruent
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Richard Leurig, President of Accruent about “A comprehensive connected asset management solution”.
Scott MacKenzie and Richard Leurig discuss the Accruent Insights 2024 conference in San Antonio, emphasizing the importance of customer feedback and innovation. Richard, the new president of Accruent, highlights the company’s shift from individual products to interconnected ecosystems, known as the “better everyday way.” Accruent serves diverse industries, including higher education and asset management, offering solutions for space planning, facilities maintenance, and asset management. The conversation also touches on the rapid pace of technological change, the role of AI, and the importance of cybersecurity. Richard emphasizes Accruent’s commitment to continuous improvement and customer-centric innovation.
